UPDATE: House Gives Final Passage To Expanded Violence Against Women Act

"The Republican-led House on Thursday passed the Democrats’ version of the Violence Against Women on Thursday, relenting after a painful battle over expanded protections for gay, Native American and illegal immigrant women.

The final vote was 286-138, winning over 199 Democrats and 87 Republicans. It lost 138 GOP members. It’s the third time Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has brought legislation to a floor vote without the support of at least half his conference. The GOP’s substitute failed 166-257.

Because the same bill has already passed the Senate, it will go straight to President Obama’s desk for his signature."